Amber Byler
New Haven
Summary
Hardworking childcare professional experienced in teaching early learning lessons, supervising children and maintaining tidy work areas. Familiar with needs of children from infancy to early elementary ages. Ready to impact children’s lives through hands-on, developmentally appropriate practices, while building a positive atmosphere and relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Domestic engineer and Homeschool teacher
Self Employed Services
New Haven
09.2015 - Current
- Managed household schedules and organized daily activities efficiently.
- Oversaw meal planning and grocery shopping to ensure healthy options.
- Coordinated home maintenance tasks and scheduled repairs with service providers.
- Implemented cleaning routines to maintain a tidy living environment consistently.
- Developed budgeting strategies for household expenses and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between family members regarding schedules and responsibilities.
- Trained family members on organization skills and home management techniques.
- Researched and sourced products for household needs, ensuring quality selections.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety and encourage positive interactions.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
Lead Preschool Teacher (4-6 Year Olds)
Kiddie Prep School
Fort Wayne
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse preschool learners.
- Led classroom activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Lead Preschool Teacher (3 to 4 year olds)
Kindercare Learning Center Discovery Preschool
Fort Wayne
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning.
Member Service Representative
Parkview Family YMCA
Fort Wayne
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted members with inquiries and provided information about programs and services.
- Managed membership registrations, renewals, and cancellations efficiently.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new members to enhance their experience.
After School Care Counselor
Parkview Family YMCA
Fort Wayne
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Attend to children during homework time
- Resolve conflicts and teach children how to work through daily disagreements
- Interact with children, k-5th grade, with science, crafts, and gross motor activities.
Practicum Student from Ivy Tech Comm. College
Garrett Keyser Butler Head Start
Waterloo
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Construct learning activities for both typical and atypical children.
- Documenting children through anecdotal note taking, artifacts, and appropriate assessment charts.
- Maintaining a safe and educational environment with other teachers.
Practical Student from Ivy Tech Comm. College
Lutheran Children’s Village
Fort Wayne
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Teamwork with Mentor teacher to aid in DAP and creative play.
- Provide care in a multi-cultural and low socioeconomic status classroom.
- Create and present lessons based on children’s interest, and the Indiana Foundations.
Party Consultant and cashier
Celebrations Party Outlet
Fort Wayne
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Designed customized creative party themes based on client preferences and budgets.
- Managed and organized inventory of party supplies, ensuring availability for upcoming events.
- Communication and listening skills for each customer and their needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana 08.2008 - 05.2012
Dekalb High School
Waterloo, INSkills
- Child development
- Home organization
- Activity scheduling
- Communication management
- Parent collaboration
- Safety oversight
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Classroom instruction
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Caring and responsible
Timeline
Domestic engineer and Homeschool teacher
Self Employed Services
09.2015 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher (4-6 Year Olds)
Kiddie Prep School
11.2013 - 09.2015
Lead Preschool Teacher (3 to 4 year olds)
Kindercare Learning Center Discovery Preschool
04.2013 - 11.2013
Member Service Representative
Parkview Family YMCA
01.2012 - 03.2013
Practicum Student from Ivy Tech Comm. College
Garrett Keyser Butler Head Start
01.2012 - 05.2012
After School Care Counselor
Parkview Family YMCA
09.2011 - 06.2012
Practical Student from Ivy Tech Comm. College
Lutheran Children’s Village
09.2011 - 12.2011
Party Consultant and cashier
Celebrations Party Outlet
08.2008 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
08.2008 - 05.2012
Dekalb High School